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General Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2012
General Additional Information [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Change In Accounting Principle | $ 116 | $ 110 | $ 255 | $ 237
Cost of Property Repairs and Maintenance | $ 239 | $ 196 | $ 464 | $ 432

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- Definition The aggregate costs of keeping the property in good condition but that do not appreciably prolong the life or increase the value of the property. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6880815&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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